The feast of tabernacles is a picture of the future, millennial glory of Israel. In Zerubbabel’s day it may have seemed a pitiful sight — a few back in the land, though still under foreign dominion, in stark contrast to the millennial scene which it typifies. Nevertheless, it was something that they could carry out in faith according to the Word of God.
“And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the Lord that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the Lord” (Ezra 3:5). The Holy Spirit should likewise have liberty in the assembly for all to offer up that which they have received of the Lord: the brothers in prayer and scripture, the sisters in singing and thanksgiving.
Having enjoyed the blessing of restored worship there is a hiatus in the rebuilding of the house of God. God, however, not only desires our worship but also fellowship with Himself and with His Son Jesus Christ.